they are both digital connections that send data in packets, but thats about it, when you get into the details, DP is better than HDMI, which makes sense considering that HDMI is meant for AV equipment and TVs, DP is meant as the replacement for DVI on computers, however we aren't quite there yet, currently neither is better than the other, but that will change once we get 4k/8k monitors, as well as monitors that support DP daisychaining

they are both digital connections that send data in packets, but thats about it, when you get into the details, DP is better than HDMI, which makes sense considering that HDMI is meant for AV equipment and TVs, DP is meant as the replacement for DVI on computers, however we aren't quite there yet, currently neither is better than the other, but that will change once we get 4k/8k monitors, as well as monitors that support DP daisychaining

4/8 K monitors? o.0 Ho, ho, the consumersmarket isn't there yet.

Anyway, I bought a LG IPS237L which has HDMI. I hope it is a good choice too!

I used an eyefinity 5970 with 3x DP monitors when they first came out. It sucked as the monitors would not turn on if the computer was on and the monitor was off. To get the monitors to work I would have to pull the DP port from the back of the video card and insert it again. Bought nVidia surround with exactly the same monitors using DVI, never had an issue. Won't be going DP until it's WELL matured.

I used an eyefinity 5970 with 3x DP monitors when they first came out. It sucked as the monitors would not turn on if the computer was on and the monitor was off. To get the monitors to work I would have to pull the DP port from the back of the video card and insert it again. Bought nVidia surround with exactly the same monitors using DVI, never had an issue. Won't be going DP until it's WELL matured.

DisplayPort is for cool kids. Grats on the new toy!!! Really hoping to read about lots of new toys from posters with the holidays here! And then in a few months (Mayan Calendar allowing) we'll have tax return goodies. :P